All of the following may serve as precursors for oxaloacetate synthesis EXCEPT

a. fat. b. starch.
c. glucose. d. protein.


a

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Describe the function of osteoblasts.

What will be an ideal response?

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Improper feeding position is a frequent cause of sore nipples

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. Act as proton-pump inhibitors to reduce stomach acid secretion. b. Act as antibiotics to eliminate H. pylori. c. Act as antacids to neutralize stomach pH. d. Act as prokinetics to promote decreased stomach emptying time.

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